Sprinkler Designer I

Johnson Controls•Farmington Hills, MI

23d•$30 - $37

About The Position

The Sprinkler Designer will be engaged in the preparation of detailed Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings to assure the efficient and effective placement of our products and systems. How you will do it Read and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and contracts. Interpret and apply applicable NFPA standards to the design and/or layout of the sprinkler systems based on the building type, construction type, hazard classification and architectural features. Design and layout sprinkler systems using specialized CAD software packages that are based on the AutoCAD platform; coordinate sprinkler system piping with other building components and perform hydraulic calculations. Perform field check of completed design to verify accuracy. Work closely with the district contracting teams to understand the contract with the customer, the scheduling of the design process, and the delivery needs of the installation crew; coordinate deliveries of system materials to the job site to meet the optimum installation start date. Mentor others in the proper execution of sprinkler design using acquired experience, proficiency and knowledge. Ability to assist sales in design estimations. What we look for

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
At least 1 year of fire sprinkler design experience
Working experience of AutoCAD, HydraCAD, Sprinkler Design Software or equivalent sprinkler design software

Nice To Haves

Ability to solve basic math problems including geometry and algebra
Proficient in AutoCAD, MSOffice, Sprinkler Design Software and a hydraulic calculation program
Interpret and apply applicable NFPA standards for Automatic Sprinkler System Layout
NICET Level II (or higher) certification in Water-Based Systems Layout

Responsibilities

Preparation of detailed Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings
Read and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and contracts.
Interpret and apply applicable NFPA standards to the design and/or layout of the sprinkler systems based on the building type, construction type, hazard classification and architectural features.
Design and layout sprinkler systems using specialized CAD software packages that are based on the AutoCAD platform
Coordinate sprinkler system piping with other building components and perform hydraulic calculations.
Perform field check of completed design to verify accuracy.
Work closely with the district contracting teams to understand the contract with the customer, the scheduling of the design process, and the delivery needs of the installation crew
Coordinate deliveries of system materials to the job site to meet the optimum installation start date.
Mentor others in the proper execution of sprinkler design using acquired experience, proficiency and knowledge.
Ability to assist sales in design estimations.